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Savory Korean Beef Bowls

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Easy homemade Korean beef bowls with fresh veggies, combining savory beef, crunchy vegetables, and fluffy rice for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, julienned
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded or julienned
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked white or brown rice (short-grain preferred)
  • Sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
  • Fried egg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook 1 cup (180g) of white or brown rice according to package instructions (about 20-25 minutes). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  2. While rice cooks, julienne cucumber and carrots. Chop kimchi if using. Set aside in separate bowls.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using until sugar dissolves.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-6 minutes until it starts to brown, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour the sauce over the beef. Reduce heat to medium and stir to coat beef evenly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and beef is fully cooked.
  6. Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top each with Korean beef and arrange fresh veggies on the side.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add a fried egg on top if desired.
  8. Gently toss before eating to mix beef, veggies, and rice. Serve immediately.

Notes

If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen. Avoid overcooking beef to keep it tender and juicy. Mince garlic finely and grate ginger fresh for best flavor. Keep fresh veggies separate if prepping ahead to maintain crispness. Use tamari for gluten-free option and swap sesame oil for avocado oil if allergic.

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